[TENTATIVE] TBA
Pre-conference workshop, “Managing Archives and Historical Records” Provided by the State Archives of Florida
Registration is separate from SFA conference registration; watch for more information on how to register.

A block of rooms is being held at the Hilton Garden Inn Miami Dolphin Mall from May 7-May 10 for $149/night plus taxes. Reservations must be made by April 6, 2019 for discounted rate. Click here to make your reservation.

Gaining intellectual control over collections is just one aspect of processing and cataloging. This workshop will focus on developing a system for identifying and prioritizing the collections care needs of items (objects, books, artworks, archival materials, etc.) during the accessioning, processing, and cataloging phases. Common degradation issues encountered in collections and methods for assessing condition will be discussed. This session will also present procedures for assigning conservation and housing priorities and will suggest potential “red flags” to alert staff when a conservator should be consulted. Participants will have the opportunity to assess the condition of items in a study collection and assign conservation and housing priorities to each item using the procedures presented in the workshop.